Memories run strong at Astrodome birthday party

By Dylan Baddour

on April 10, 2015 10:49 AM

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Connie Crabb Douglas holds a photo of her father building the Astrodome in 1963. He was an iron worker with the 84th Iron Workers' Union in Houston, and considered working on the dome among his greatest achievements. less

Connie Crabb Douglas holds a photo of her father building the Astrodome in 1963. He was an iron worker with the 84th Iron Workers' Union in Houston, and considered working on the dome among his greatest ... more

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Connie Crabb Douglas holds a photo of her father building the... Photo-7797480.107263 - Houston Chronicle

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John Burr was here 50 years ago on opening night, and he recalls the astonishment of stepping into the world's biggest air-conditioned room.

John Burr was here 50 years ago on opening night, and he recalls the astonishment of stepping into the world's biggest air-conditioned room.

Photo: Dylan Baddour

John Burr was here 50 years ago on opening night, and he recalls... Photo-7797478.107263 - Houston Chronicle